The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) President, Félix Tshisekedi, has declared August 2 as the National Day of Commemoration, marking 30 years since the onset of the Congolese human and economic genocide, referred to as “genocost.” This day of remembrance will be observed annually to honour the millions affected by the ongoing conflict and humanitarian […]
The ||Kharas Region’s Swapo Party branch has generated more than N$500,000 in pledges towards the national elections campaign during a fundraising dinner at Oranjemund. The Swapo Party Central Committee member, Usko Nghaamwa, pledged the highest amount of N$100,000. Nghaamwa says Swapo remains the only political party with a proven track record of upholding democracy and ensuring […]
The Swapo Party received 60 new members today, who, upon welcoming received the party’s constitution. Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa urged those who still want to return or simply join to do so. “I am so happy that you have realised that you belong to the Swapo Party, the party of your uncles, your aunties, […]
The National Council has completed its review of the four bills and six reports passed by the National Assembly. With regard to the Electoral Amendment Bill, significant changes are set to protect public servants in consideration for the National Assembly. The amendment alters an existing rule that requires public servants of 55 years or older […]
The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources says although Namibia does not have any climate change laws in place, it does not mean that parliamentarians do not have a role to play in the development and implementation of climate policies and climate actions. Tjekero Tweya was speaking at the 2nd Southern Africa Regional […]
One of the councillors affected by the decision taken by the ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Joseph Isaack, to suspend the salaries of three councillors representing the Swapo Party on the council, Lazarus Nangolo, has described the suspension of their salaries as illegal. “We are duly elected, and the community feels good about our services. Therefore, […]
The ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Joseph Isaack, says he won’t back down from his recent decision to suspend the salaries of three councillors representing the Swapo Party in council amid a legal threat. The councillors are Lazarus Nangolo, Suzan Ndjaleka, and Taaimy Amakali. Isaack says the suspension of the councillors’ salaries stems from a council […]
President Nangolo Mbumba is to engage the leadership of the Kunene Regional Council and Urban and Rural Development Minister, Erastus Uutoni, in a bid to resolve an impasse between the two parties. This follows a complaint by the Chairperson of the Council and UDF President, Hendrick Gaobaeb, about an alleged lack of cooperation by the […]
National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha welcomed a delegation from Zambia’s Parliamentary Committee on Privileges and Absences, led by First Deputy Speaker and Chairperson of the Committee, Malungo A. Chisangano, who is on a study visit in Namibia focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exchanging parliamentary practices. Muha highlighted the historical ties between the two countries, […]
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been declared the winner of Sunday’s presidential elections in Venezuela. Elvis Amoroso, the president of the Venezuelan electoral authority, said Maduro secured a third six-year term with 51.2% of the vote. Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia secured 44.2%. The incumbent President Maduro pulled more than 5.1 million votes, securing his […]
